Panama, Mexico and the United States victorious in the Premier 12

(Press Release; WBSC AMERICAS BASEBALL).- The American teams were once again protagonists of the Group Round being played in Mexico, in which the United States, Panama and the host won.

Panama was the first to score victory by defeating Venezuela 4 to 2, highlighting relievers Kenny Hernández (winner) and Enrique Burgos (save) by pitching 5.1 shutout innings in which they struck out four.

Jhonny Santos went 2 for 3 with a run scored and another RBI, Edgar Muñoz went 2 for 4 with a run scored and RBI to be the offensive spark plug for the Central American team.

The United States beat the Netherlands by knockout 12 to 2 in eight innings, like Panama, they leveled their record at 1-1. Offensively, Matt Shaw went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and seven RBIs, while Chandler Simpson went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two walks.

Mexico won their first game of the tournament against Puerto Rico 7 to 5, to level the group at 1-1 for all opponents.

Alonso Gaitán went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs, while José Rojas went 1-for-3 with runs scored and three RBIs.

The competition continues on Monday with Venezuela hosting the United States at the Coloso del Pacífico Stadium, with Zac Grotz and Mario Sánchez on the mound. While at the Pan American stadium Mexico receives Panama with Wilfredo Pereira and Teddy Stankiewicz on the mound.

(Media Department; Guillermo Yáber Llanos)